3 APPG memberships (as of 8 Apr 2024)
Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity Professionals, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan20 Former APPG memberships
Aid Match, Alevis, Bahrain, Britain-Pakistan Trade and Tourism, Communities Engagement, Dalits, Hajj and Umrah, Indian Traditional Sciences, Islamic Finance, Kashmir, Metaverse and Web 3.0, Muslim Women, Pakistan, Population, Development and Reproductive Health, Qatar, Religion in the Media, Srebrenica, Sudan, Third World Solidarity, Turkish Republic of Northern CyprusDivision Voting information
Lord Hussain voted No - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat No votes vs 72 Liberal Democrat Aye votes
Tally: Ayes - 318 Noes - 234
Lord Hussain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 80 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 165 Noes - 433
Lord Hussain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 1 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 76 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 148 Noes - 407
Lord Hussain voted Aye - against a party majority and against the House
One of 4 Liberal Democrat Aye votes vs 72 Liberal Democrat No votes
Tally: Ayes - 112 Noes - 388
Debates during the 2019 Parliament
Speeches made during Parliamentary debates are recorded in Hansard. For ease of browsing we have grouped debates into individual, departmental and legislative categories.
Sparring Partners
(13 debate interactions)
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
(12 debate interactions)
(6 debate interactions)
Department Debates
(26 debate contributions)
(9 debate contributions)
(5 debate contributions)
(4 debate contributions)
Legislation Debates
(461 words contributed)
(358 words contributed)
(152 words contributed)
Lords initiatives
These initiatives were driven by Lord Hussain, and are more likely to reflect personal policy preferences.
Lord Hussain has not introduced any legislation before Parliament
Lord Hussain has not co-sponsored any Bills in the current parliamentary sitting
Latest 10 Written Questions
(View all written questions)The UK is committed to working with Israel to secure improvements in detention practices in Israel. We have made plain our concern about the continued reports of ill-treatment of Palestinian detainees in Israeli military detention, particularly of children. Reports of the heavy use of painful restraints and the high number of Palestinian children who are not informed of their legal rights, in contravention of Israel's own regulations, are particularly troubling. The UK repeatedly calls on Israel to abide by its obligations under international law and we have a regular dialogue with Israel on legal issues relating to the occupation.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK Government has seen no evidence of the involvement of Armenia in Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The UK Government will continue to encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards and to cooperate with UN human rights officials and all mechanisms of the Human Rights Council. Our position is clear, that any allegation of human rights abuse is deeply concerning and must be investigated thoroughly, promptly and transparently.
We engage with India on a range of human rights matters, and we raise our concerns directly with the Government of India, including at ministerial level, where we have them.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The Minister for Europe and Americas continues to raise with both Governments the importance of resolving all outstanding matters related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, including the return of mine maps, through negotiations facilitated by the OSCE Minsk Group. She did so most recently in her meetings with the Armenian and Azerbaijani Ambassadors on 4 and 17 November respectively. We welcome the most recent returns of prisoners of war in exchange for mine maps. The UK continues to urge both Governments to settle all matters related to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict through negotiation under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group.
In June the Ministry of Defence sent Counter Explosives Experts to survey parts of Azerbaijan worst effected by unexplored ordnance to understand how the UK can best support Azerbaijan in this area. The Minister for Europe and Americas announced in September that the UK had contributed £500,000 to a United Nations Development Programme initiative to take action on mines left in the region as a legacy of the conflict in and around Nagorno-Karabakh. These funds will assist with training and personnel to support de-mining in Azerbaijan.
I [Lord Ahmad] visited Bangladesh from 15 November to 17 November and met with the Government of Bangladesh, civil society actors and other key figures. During the visit I reiterated the UK's commitment to supporting human rights and democratic values.
We will continue to stress to the Government of Bangladesh, both in public and in private, the importance of respect for human rights and the rule of law. We expect those in detention, including Khaleda Zia, to be treated in accordance with Bangladesh's international commitments on human rights. We regularly engage with the Government of Bangladesh on the treatment of those in detention and on the integrity and independence of the judicial process.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
Her Majesty the Queen sends her congratulations on the occasion of the anniversary of countries' national or independence days, including Azerbaijan. In Azerbaijan, the UK Ambassador will congratulate the people of Azerbaijan on 18 October - the Day of Restoration of Independence. The UK Government continues to work with Azerbaijan to strengthen our bilateral cooperation. In her recent call with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Bayramov, the Minister for Europe and Americas welcomed the continued strengthening of UK-Azerbaijani relations including in key areas such as trade and English language learning.
The right to gather lawfully and demonstrate a point of view is common to all democracies. Governments also have the power to enforce law and order if a protest crosses the line into illegality. We look to India to uphold the freedoms and rights guaranteed in its strong constitution and the international instruments to which India is a party. We were aware that some restrictions on internet connectivity were imposed at protest sites and welcome their removal. During his visit to India in December 2020, the Foreign Secretary discussed the protests with his Indian counterpart, whilst making clear that agricultural reform is an internal matter for the Indian authorities.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
The right to gather lawfully and demonstrate a point of view is common to all democracies. Governments also have the power to enforce law and order if a protest crosses the line into illegality. We look to India to uphold the freedoms and rights guaranteed in its strong constitution and the international instruments to which India is a party. We were aware that some restrictions on internet connectivity were imposed at protest sites and welcome their removal. During his visit to India in December 2020, the Foreign Secretary discussed the protests with his Indian counterpart, whilst making clear that agricultural reform is an internal matter for the Indian authorities.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)
We are aware of the letters written by UN Special Rapporteurs. Kashmir was last discussed by the UN Security Council in August. The UK recognises that there are human rights concerns in India-administered Kashmir. We encourage all states to ensure domestic laws are in line with international standards. Any allegation of human rights violations or abuse is deeply concerning and must be investigated transparently, promptly and thoroughly. We raise our concerns with the Government of India where we have them. Most recently, the Foreign Secretary discussed Kashmir, among a number of issues, with the Indian External Affairs Minister on 15 December.
Minister of State (Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office)